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• WCR Monthly Meeting • Pure Gold Realty Rock 'N Restock • StarPointe Realty Grand Opening • AYREP Happy Hour • Rough Hollow Havana Nights • and much, much more!

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e’ve heard it a million times. From the outside, a job in real estate seems so glamorous. You’re not tied down to a desk and there’s no boss breathing down your neck. But anyone who has carved out a career in this industry will tell you that while the glamour is achievable, it can take 10 or 15 years of seven-day work weeks, which means missed school recitals and friends’ birthday parties; working “vacations,” and more. Here are just a few of the glamour-challenged

struggles agents and lenders deal with on a daily basis. Sound familiar? • Acting like everything is great! All the time. Because who wants to work with a sad, mopey real estate agent? • Fatigue can’t even describe how you feel after working 20, 10-hour days in a row. • Missing out on family time, including baby’s first step or congratulating a spouse’s job promotion by email. • Constant competition. • Fear your latest paycheck could be your last.

Most Stressful Professions In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report identifying 20 occupations with the highest rates of job-related isolation, stressful work environments, workhome imbalance, and income instability. Real estate agent came in 17th. In an industry with some of the highest burnout rates, how does one stay motivated? In many industries, keeping employees’ spirits up is not always a priority for those sitting in the C-suite. But in real estate, job-hopping and turnover is a real concern. No one wants to lose his or her top performers. Any good manager knows this and sees to it that agents are getting the emotional support and motivation they need to keep working hard and find enjoyment in their work. The industry professionals we spoke with had no shortage of advice for how to stay motivated

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and how to motivate workers. It boils down to camaraderie, respect and helping others.

Fun and Camaraderie One of the biggest things REALTORS miss out on while working 80-hour weeks is socializing with friends. Nothing can replace missed family time or happy hour with friends, but socializing with coworkers can help you decompress and spark new friendships with people already in your professional circles. Michelle Busby, team leader and CEO at Keller Williams Austin Northwest, says, “We do a quarterly retreat to love on our people.” They spend the a.m. bonding and the p.m. is for fun.

Recently, for one of their small retreats, the team played mini golf for an afternoon of unselfconscious silliness and fun. Michael Nasserfar, branch manager at Envoy Mortgage, thinks that happy hours are okay, but people can organize group drinks anytime. Recently, as a surprise for his team, Nasserfar chartered a limo to pick up employees, including plus-ones, and headed to San Antonio to see a John Mayer concert. Nasserfar organizes retreats and outings every year and in between, group dinners and holiday celebrations.

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Features of the Month Column: ABoR—ABoR is a good source for professional education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 3 Column: WCAoR—Levels of leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 7 Column: HBA—Hurricane Harvey: Rebuild with confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 15. Column: WCR—Texas strong!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 22 Associates in Progress: Highland Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 25 Associates in Progress: Bryson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 27 Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 36

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President’s Column By Brandy Guthrie • 2017 President

ABoR Town Hall Meeting: A two-way conversation

s President of ABoR, I recognize the concerns that you have expressed on transparency within the organization and market issues you are concerned about. I want to reiterate that the Board of Directors and ABoR are committed to providing you with more exposure to Board decisions and expanded opportunities for engagement. With that said, on Thursday, October 5, I encourage you to attend an ABoR Town Hall Meeting focused on issues of Board governance and member engagement. ABoR members will have the opportunity to voice opinions on recent Board decisions, the nominating process, and hear from association leaders on principal topics. Your feedback is critical to ABoR’s ability to serve you, so I look forward to hearing from you. Stay tuned for additional details on ABoR.com and our Facebook page.

Join the discussion with ABoR committees

please take the opportunity to make a difference at ABoR by volunteering on an ABoR committee. As an ABoR Committee volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the Board of Directors to reach our strategic goals and build a better future for your peers in Central Texas. ABoR committee members volunteer their time to support the necessary causes for you and other REALTORS to be successful. As a member-led association, your input is valued and considered in all aspects. We recognize that ABoR members are passionate about different areas of real estate, which is why we have committees that focus on philanthropy, outreach, advocacy, business and education, as well as Boardappointed committees. Help make positive changes at ABoR and shape important discussions and decisions by applying for a committee at ABoR.com/CommitteeApp by Tuesday, Oct. 31. Apply early as there are limited seats for each committee.

In light of the call for greater transparency and the opportunity to make your voice heard ahead of big decisions that impact your business,

www.myRealtyLine.com Registration for Realty Round Up 2017 is now open! Our Annual Member Meeting and Trade Show is unlike any ABoR event you’ve attended. Exhibitors, speakers, and over 2,000 real estate professionals will gather at the Palmer Events Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18 to network with fellow industry goers, expand their knowledge and gain valuable insights on industry trends and hot topics; it truly is the best place to showcase your business and its services. I’ve consistently attended Realty Round Up since 2009 and each year is a new and great experience. REALTOR members who register before October 6 have free entry to Realty Round Up. Be sure to “round up” your colleagues and “make a splash” with us at the most fun REALTOR-related event you’ve attended all year! Realty Round Up is also the perfect opportunity to support the ABoR Foundation. The ABoR Foundation is the philanthropic arm of ABoR, focused on disaster relief, education and housing needs in Central Texas. A raffle ticket purchase automatically enters you into a drawing for a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. Proceeds go towards the ABoR Foundation’s local causes. Raffle tickets are $100 each or three tickets for $200 and are on sale now at ABoR. com/Raffle.

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members the opportunity to recognize those who have gone above and beyond their business roles and have contributed to the real estate industry and community in a profound way. With several categories to choose from, you can nominate more than one stellar individual - or even yourself! If you know a REALTOR who has made an outstanding contribution, nominate him or her for: Salesperson of the Year, Community Service Award, Affiliate of the Year, Rookie of the Year or REALTOR of the Year. Visit ABoR. com/IndustryAwards2017 for more details on the Industry Awards process.

It’s Back to School season at the ABoR Academy Education is the foundation to our career. You’ve heard it many times before – it’s never too late to get back into the classroom. With our evolving industry, it’s important to stay-inthe-know on new rules, regulations and trends. Not only does ABoR have some of the most experienced and engaging instructors teaching in the classroom, our classes are offered at all three ABoR locations, online, evenings and on the weekends. The ABoR Academy areas of expertise also include SAE, CE and TREC Legal I and II, MLS trainings, designations and certifications. So grab your pens, pencils, and notebooks and register for courses today at ABoR.com/ Calendar. RL

ABOR ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL COURSES: MORE AT ABOR.COM Sept. 18: Global Real Estate: Local Markets – ABoR HQ (TREC# 31879) Sept. 18: TREC Legal Update I -ABoR North Cedar Park (TREC# 29622) Sept. 18: TREC Legal Update II - ABoR North in Cedar Park Sept. 19: Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools – ABoR HQ (TREC# 31878) Sept. 19: Realist Tax 2.0 - ABoR HQ (TREC# 32689) Sept. 19: Customizing your Matrix – ABoR South (No CE) Sept. 20: The Americas and International Real Estate – ABoR HQ (TREC# 31877) Sept. 21: Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate – ABoR HQ (TREC# 31875) Sept. 21: MLS on the Go: Mobile Tools You Can Use - First American Title (TREC# 27366)

Sept. 22: At Home With Diversity – ABoR HQ (TREC# 30122) Sept. 22: RPR Introduction – ABoR South (TREC# 31996) Sept. 22: RPR Advanced – ABoR South (TREC# 29146) Sept. 23: Texas Real Estate Licensing Exam Prep Course – ABoR South Sept. 25: Broker Responsibility – ABoR North in Cedar Park (TREC# 31450) Sept. 26: Broker Responsibility – ABoR HQ (TREC# 31450) Sept. 26: Property Management Business Issues – ABoR South (TREC# 31674) Sept. 26: TAR Res Leasing & Property Mgmt Agr – ABoR South (TREC# 31671) Sept. 27: Residential Evictions – ABoR South (TREC# 31673)

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Ann Marie Sandlin of Jay Gohil Realty and Anita Farrell of Keller Williams Realty go for the win on this classic arcade game while attending the WCR Austin Monthly Meeting at Dave & Busters.

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Are you ready to rock? Greg Cooper of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and Chad Goldwasser of Pure Gold Realty are ready to rock and restock the Capital Area Food Bank's shelves at the annual Rock 'N Restock fundraiser concert at The Belmont.

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Mary Miner of Nextage Lone Star Realty dares her colleagues to dunk her in the dunking booth at the WCREALTORS TREPAC carnival fundraiser.

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Past ABoR Presidents Judith Bundschuh (2011) of Catalyst Realty and Jay Gohil (2009) of Jay Gohil Realty and Sandy Bednar (1997) of Distinct Austin Properties meet with other leaders at the TAR Regional Leadership Meeting at the Williamson County Association of REALTORS office in Round Rock. Download Photo: RL_090517_E.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com

Regina Spurlock and Angie Bell, both of Santa Rita Ranch, congratulate D'Nita Kuhn of HomeTeam Pest Defense on pulling together another successful Million Dollar Club Awards Presentation and cocktail hour. D'Nita is the 2017 Sales and Marketing Council President for the HBA of Greater Austin. Download Photo: RL_081017_A.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com

The North American Title crew is rockin' the rooftop at the annual Pure Gold Realty Rock 'N Restock fundraiser at the Belmont. The event raised money to give to the Capital Area food bank so they can restock their pantry to feed the homeless.

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By precariously balancing a pot of flowers on her head, Leonor Banos creates a festive, tropical ambiance as she directs guests to Havana Nights, a Cuban-style party showcasing the newest properties on Rough Hollow. Many guests stopped to see just how she remained steady and took their own photo of her amazing feat.

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President’s Column By Suzanne Gantner • 2017 President

Levels of leadership

eadership is a term that is commonly used but almost impossible to define. That’s part of the problem with leadership development. It means something different to every person so a true definition is hard to find. However, when a person steps up with leadership abilities, it’s amazing how everyone can point at him/her and say, “that’s a leader.” The most commonly identified trait in a leader is integrity; without it, no one will want to follow. For me, a leader is someone you are drawn to follow; someone who stands out to you in many different ways and exhibits the strengths you deem necessary to make a difference. Why is all of this important to REALTORS? Everyone leads at some point in their life, whether professionally, personally, or in their community. Do you have what it takes to answer the call to lead? Real estate sales itself is a form of leadership. Clients look to you to lead them in the right direction in their home search. New agents might look to you as a mentor leading the path to success, or you might decide to become in-

volved within your Association on a committee or even the Board of Directors, all of which are leadership positions. According to famous leadership author John Maxwell, there are five generally accepted levels of leadership. As you move up in level ranks, the rewards are greater and potential followers are more readily willing to learn from you. These levels are: position, permission, production, people development and pinnacle. The first is “Leadership by Position.” This is the basic level of leadership and is very straight forward; people follow you because they have to. Your title says you are a leader, and therefore, people are compelled to follow. For this level, you would hear something along the lines of “I am the boss/leader so you must do as I say.” One could also call this level “learning to lead.” You are starting to learn about leadership, but to reach your leadership abilities is limited to your title only. People need to follow these people whether they want to or not. The second is “Leadership by Permission.” In this level, people want to follow you. You’ve

www.myRealtyLine.com moved past the title of boss and have built relationships with your followers and they trust you and your mission. The term “leading with the heart” is applied to this level. You might have a calling or a drive to serve a specific mission. An example would be, “I want to work for you because I believe in you.” The third level of leadership is “Leadership by Production.” This is where followers will begin to seek you out because of who you are and what you have done for your organization. This is where true leadership starts to blossom. You are walking the talk and have become a true leader. Leaders at this level are looked up to and respected. When an important change must take effect inside of an organization, this leader is looked at to facilitate this change. This might look like wanting to work for a specific broker because all of their agents sell $10 million a year. You now believe in them and you’ve seen what they do for the organization. The fourth level is known as “People Development.” This is where people follow you because of what you have done for them, and you begin to build up other leaders. You’ve mastered the previous three leadership levels, and you now start incorporating them into your training system and work towards building up future leaders. Relating to real estate, this could be an agent who you have mentored and enabled them so well that they have gone out on their own and started their own brokerage. They want to be just like you. You are committed to creating leaders and people see that in you. The fifth and highest level of leadership is known as “Pinnacle.” People follow you at this level because of what you represent out in the world. This is a very small group of individuals and they have spent years building organiza-

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tions, companies and associations and they are committed to working towards becoming the best of the best. People seek you out because of who you are and what you represent. They follow because of your values. Jimmy Carter was a leader by position when he was President. Today he is a personhood leader who created Habitat for Humanity. People follow him because of his values and mission. These people are usually bigger than life. Leadership is really all about being able to affect change for the good of the world. We each have the opportunity to affect change, whether small or large. We’ve seen people working on the hurricane who are leaders. You’ve seen them in your office or maybe in your neighborhood. If you want to move up the leadership chart, there are many books and audios on the subject and each of them has a different message. Read about famous leaders and politicians and people who you personally admire. Start working on yourself and developing yourself into the person you would want to follow. But remember, this also may require change—change in yourself if you really want to make a difference. Here are a couple of books and a leadership company with daily e-mails to help get you started. 1. Captain Class: The Driving Force behind the World’s Greatest Teams, by Sam Walker 2. The Push: A Climber’s Journey of Endurance, Risk and Going Beyond Limits, by Tommy Caldwell 3. Subscribe to the Center for Executive Excellence – CEE. Get daily articles and information on leadership. Start today to create tomorrow’s new leaders. RL

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Jazz Lough and Heather Martaindale, both of HomeCity Real Estate, are rockin' with John McClellan of Supreme Lending at the Pure Gold Realty Rock 'N Restock concert and fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank.

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Chris Rodriguez of Keller Williams Realty attempts to knock Mary Miner of Nextage Lone Star Realty off her seat at the WCREALTORS TREPAC Carnival. The event allowed members to come together for a little fun while they raised money for TREPAC. Download Photo: RL_090217_H.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com

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Lauren Swanner of Lake Ridge on Rough Hollow and Mark Goldman sport Fedoras that were plentiful for guests and added to the Cuban flair during the Havana Nights celebration that Legacy International hosted in Lakeway to highlight the latest lakeside living options.

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Surf's up dude! Realty Line's Doren Carver daydreams about being a beach boy with KB Home's custom surfboard — just a little distraction while attending the company's Social Media Marketing class.

Reasons to be fired up about a Texas Mortgage Grant! RENTERS: A Mortgage Grant can provide the funds to convert a renter to a buyer.

LISTINGS: Market your listing as “Grant Available” to attract more buyers.

SELLERS: Keep more money in your seller’s pocket, let a grant cover closing cost.

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Michael Nasserfar of Envoy Mortgage tells Catherine Waldron of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate that if she works with a veteran like him, he can take care of the details for an easy transaction.

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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Gino Blefari, Frank Perdichizzi of Berkshire Hathaway in Atlanta and Johnnie Johnson, president and CEO of World Class Coaches, present information on branding with professional development — the seven principles of success, the characteristics of successful REALTORS and how to create an unstoppable mindset and routine. Download Photo: RL_091317_D.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com Download Photo: RL_090117_H.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com

Luck be a lady tonight! WCR Austin VP of Membership Jennifer Lish of Keller Williams Realty gives the big wheel a try at Dave & Busters where WCR Austin had its monthly meeting.

It’s Back to School Time We know how important a strong school district can be when you’re trying to find the perfect home for a family. Trinity Title has an array of helpful documents on our website that can provide you with the information you need to keep your clients informed. Look for the New School Ratings at WWW.TRINITYTITLETX.COM/TOOLS/HELPFUL-DOCUMENTS AUSTIN | BASTROP | GEORGETOWN | LAKEWAY | ROUND ROCK | WEB WWW.TRINITYTITLETX.COM

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President’s Column By Steve Krasoff • 2017 President

Hurricane Harvey Recovery: rebuild with confidence On behalf of the building and remodeling industry in Texas, the members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin want to express their heartfelt sympathies to anyone affected by the tropical storm and Hurricane Harvey that hit the Texas Gulf Coast last month. The professional building and remodeling community stands ready to assist our neighbors as we work to rebuild the homes and communities that have been destroyed or damaged. Width the widespread devastation and vast amount of re-building required to get our neighbors’ lives back on track, we understand the level of work and investment that is ahead for all those affected by this historic natural disaster. As damages are assessed, it is important that victims make an informed decision regarding their contractor choice. Before a contractor is hired, we strongly encourage everyone to do their homework to ensure a reputable, qualified individual or company is hired to rebuild homes or businesses. Here are a few important guidelines that will help victims hire a compe-

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law, found in Chapter 58 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, provides other valuable protections for those rebuilding in disaster areas. Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids or a hard sell to “sign today” for a low price. Visit the online resources available to you at www.hbaaustin.com or http://www. texasbuilders.org/about-us/consumerinformation.html. We also want to remind victims that some recovery-related expenses are exempt from state and local taxes. Those affected should keep these in mind as they review any bills or invoices they receive from their contractor: Texas never imposes sales tax on labor for residential repairs. In a declared disaster area, purchasers may claim an exemption from sales tax on separately stated charges for labor to repair or restore nonresidential real property damaged by the disaster. The materials that are used to perform the repairs are taxable.

• Taxpayers may claim an exemption from sales tax on charges for labor to repair or restore items damaged by a disaster. The exemption may be claimed on labor to repair furniture, appliances or other items of tangible personal property. The exemption includes labor costs to launder or dry clean damaged clothes or other property. • Arborists’ services, such as cutting down or cutting up a damaged or dead tree in a declared disaster area, are not taxable. • Hauling away branches, limbs, or trees are waste removal services and are taxable. • Goods and taxable services may be purchased tax free with FEMA, Salvation Army or Red Cross debit cards or vouchers. The HBA of Greater Austin remains committed to providing support, information and resources to the citizens affected by the recent hurricane. As the rebuilding begins, we want everyone to be sure they are hiring a contractor that is an experienced professional. If you’d like to get involved, call the HBA of Greater Austin at (512) 454-5588 to learn how you can help. RL

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Sonny Bara of Realty Austin and Pam Kaye of Keller Williams Realty attend the bi-monthly CRS Austin meeting to hear the Austin Chamber of Commerce's take on Austin's mobility issues — how long did you sit in traffic today?

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Tabitha Smith, second from left, of Trinity Title celebrates the successful grand opening of the new StarPointe Realty office with some of their agents. Pictured left to right are CJ Rogers, Jarae Opoulos and Erika Hernandez.

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Kendra Barger, left, and Derek Kemp, second from right, both of StarPointe Realty, love selling new homes so they attended the HBA of Greater Austin's Million Dollar Club to meet builders like Rob McDonald, second from left, of MX3 Homes and Eldon Willie of Chesmar Homes.

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Cheryl Scully and Felisha Cockran, both of Austin Title, keep it cool with some ice cream because a carnival wouldn't be complete without ice cream. They take part in the Mega Regional TREPAC Carnival fundraiser at the WCREALTORS office in Round Rock.

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Kim Correa, center, of North American Title and Marnie Colehour, right, of Austin Homescapes Realty, bring Kim's daughter Danielle Smyth out to celebrate her birthday at the annual Pure Gold Realty Rock 'N Restock benefit concert where local legend Ian Moore rocked The Belmont.

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Clara Fin and Susan West watch Ibrahim Ruiz of Ruiz Cigars and Rollers hand roll cigars at the Havana Nights celebration at Rough Hollow in Lakeway. His skills were among the highlights of the outdoor event which was held at The Pavilion to introduce guests to the Lake Ridge and Westside Landing communities which offer a new approach to lakeside living.

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J Rene Ward of Best Agents in Texas and Kevin Roy of United Real Estate Austin enjoy lunch while learning about the government relations efforts of the Austin Chamber of Commerce at the Austin CRS bi-monthly meeting.

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President’s Column By Becky DeButts • 2017 President

Texas strong! Texas Strong! How many of you have used this term or heard it? Texas is a state that pulls together and focuses on lending a helping hand when peril and disaster comes calling. This was truly evident with the floods of Hurricane Harvey. As president of Women’s Council of REALTORS, I witnessed a group at our new member orientation. Each one shared what their firm, office or team was doing to aid those in distress. The compassion, grace, and giving spirit of everyone was beautiful. It didn’t start or stop there. It was like the flood —as it grew, people were dropping what they were doing and asking, “What can I do?” “What do I have to help and how can I pray?” One story that warmed my heart was about a friend and her family. They were going down to pick up pets of victims and house them on a family ranch. These folks were not going to leave their pets behind. This was because many of the shelters were not able to take animals. This is the picture of a focused team at work. Sometimes it takes tragedy to cause us to see the blessings that we have in life and just how quickly they can be snatched away. The resounding message you heard from those most affected by the storm was “we are just so thankful we are alive; we can always rebuild.” Grateful to be alive! Although it will take months to rebuild, and the devastation is still daunting, we look to one another for hope, strength and lots of prayer. In these days of turmoil, not only in our lives here at home but in the world at large, should we not reflect on the things that are important to us? No matter who you are, fo-

cus on how you can be the difference in one's life. Use your talents to change a circumstance, be positive and look for the way to resolution. Focus on the goal of peace, not conflict. We have so many choices today. Take the time to focus not only at the choice at hand, but on the outcome of that choice. We all have opinions, but do those opinions have a positive outcome? In our businesses, we have opportunities every day to give help, show compassion and make an impact! Should we not make it a decision to make peace? I have had the great opportunity in my life to be a part of many teams. It does not matter what station in life you hold, you should have a support team. If we have seen anything from the recent floods, it is how we make a more powerful impact when we join forces and lock arms to work together. I pray that all your families and friends are safe and that the road ahead will bring new beginnings and we will see more miracles in their lives. Women’s Council of REALTORS, Austin will have a members-only event on September 20. We are bringing back the Fredericksburg Bus Trip. If you have thought about joining WCR Austin, this might be the time for you to take the plunge. We are always looking for REALTORS who want to be on a larger team that encourages them in professionalism through education, speakers and friendship. We are a network (community) of successful REALTORS, advancing women (and men) as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the communities we serve. RL

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Michelle Alberts and Lynn Broussard, both of Supreme Lending, are excited to see Ian Moore, a local music legend, at the Pure Gold Realty Rock 'N Restock benefit concert for Capital Area Food Bank.

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Brian Blair of Brookfield Residential, HBA CEO Emily Blair, Chelsea Tauzin of Scientific Minds and Chelsea Timmons of Pacesetter Homes celebrate all of the Million Dollar Club award winners at the HBA's Sales & Marketing Council's award presentation event at The Dogwood Rock Rose. Download Photo: RL_090317_C.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com

Joy Hart of Dewey Blanton Real Estate thanks Christina Isaac of North American Title for the invitation to the company's Thrive at Five networking happy hour at North by Northwest.

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"I'm coming up there next," says Chad Goldwasser of Pure Gold Realty as he talks to the rooftop crowd at his annual Rock 'N Restock benefit concert. Every year, through his company Pure Gold Realty, Goldwasser brings together amazing live music acts to host a concert that benefits the Capital Area Food Bank.

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David Schneider, right, of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has some questions for Marshall Moody of Envoy Mortgage before Marshall begins teaching a class on working with Texas Vets.

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Ken Lopez of Keller Williams Realty and Ian Brown of Patrick Brown Real Estate enjoy a beer while networking with fellow agents and industry professionals at the AYREP monthly happy hour.

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Life is good when you're a CRS — just look at the smiles on these faces! Pictured left to right are (front) Lee Easter of Lee Easter Inc., Gay Puckett of JB Goodwin REALTORS, (back), Kay DaSilva of Austin Avalar and Michelle Busby of Keller Williams Realty.

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Michele Sherwood of Keller Williams Realty is sure to win the ring toss at the TAR Mega Regional TREPAC Carnival hosted by WCREALTORS. The event helps to raise money for TREPAC — the organization that works with elected officials to promote the interests of the real estate industry.

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ounded by siblings Rod Sanders and Jean Ann Brock in 1985, Highland Homes has been building quality homes exclusively in Texas. As the largest private homebuilder in the state, Highland Homes has had long-standing success due to the company’s focus on quality and customer service. “Highland Homes is a builder that pays attention to detail,” says Tiffany Amore, marketing manager for Highland Homes’ Austin market. “Our goal is thoughtful, architectural design that provides the best livability and utility for our buyer. We also focus on energy efficiency in our homes. All Highland Homes receive a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) index that surpasses industry standards.” Today, Highland Homes is 100-percent employee owned and has expanded its footprint throughout Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. “We’re all over the Austin area, including Kyle, Georgetown, Round Rock, Leander, Spicewood and more,” Amore says. “Currently, Highland Homes has properties in 16 communities, and we’ll soon be expanding and building in La Cima in San Marcos and Wildhorse Ranch in Manor.” No matter the location or community, Highland Homes ensures that homeowners can build the home of their dreams. “Highland Homes buyers have a wide variety of floorplans to choose from that include many standard fea-

tures that would be considered upgrades at other builders,” Amore says. “Buyers are offered a range of included or upgraded options to choose from at the design center.” In addition to its design center, the entire Highland Homes team is available to help homeowners navigate the buying and building process. “A homeowner can expect highly knowledgeable sales consultants who walk the buyer through every stage of the process,” Amore says. “Our construction managers will educate buyers on the construction process and provide thorough details on maintaining their new home.

www.myRealtyLine.com At Highland Homes the buyer will feel well informed, taken care of and ‘in the loop.’” In addition to happy homeowners, Highland Homes’ success is evident through a variety of awards and recognitions. “Highland Homes receives praise from buyers and industry professionals alike,” Amore says. “We are a six-time People’s Choice Builder of the Year and ranked No. 23 on 2016’s Builder 100.” To ensure it continues to expand and succeed in the Texas market, the Highland Homes team is constantly researching the latest trends and opportunities. “We do extensive research and surveying to continually evolve architectural design. The latest construction techniques and technology is used in home building with Highland Homes and the result is extremely wellbuilt and energy efficient homes,” Amore says. She continues, “Additionally, we will continue to look for the best locations in master-planned communities that will provide the lifestyle buyers want and ensure a maximum resale value of

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their home.” As Highland Homes continues to expand its footprint and advance its home designs, it’s the commitment to its core values that has made the company successful for more than three decades. “Our core values, which each employee owner has in their office, are the driving force behind our customer service and how we treat people professionally,” Amore says. RL

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ocated in Leander, Texas, Bryson is a 500-acre, master-planned community that will have more than 1,500 residences, including single family and apartment homes, when completed. Started in late 2015, Bryson currently has 160 homes and homesites and more than 100 residents and it continues to grow. “There are hundreds of more homesites and homes on the way,” says Tommy Tucker, a vice president with Crescent Communities, the developer of Bryson. “As we develop the neighborhoods within Bryson, we are always adding amenities such as the resort-style pool and splash pad that’s currently under construction, as well as trails, open space and neighborhood parks.” Thoroughly crafted through months of planning by Crescent Communities, Bryson’s look and feel ties back to the history of the

land. “Bryson was home to the first settlers of the Leander area in the 1860s and was originally a working ranch and farm,” Tucker says. “Every aspect of the community is connected to Bryson’s rich history and beautiful landscape.” As more residents begin building their dream homes within the Bryson community, each homeowner has the opportunity to choose the type of home that best fits their style. “Bryson has unique architectural style offerings including Farmhouse, Craftsman,and Traditional Homes,” Tucker says. “The Farmhouse and Craftsman designs, for example, allow our residents to enjoy timeless architectural styles consistent with the history of the land as a working ranch and farm. Additionally, there will be a limited offering of custom homesites in future neighborhoods.”

www.myRealtyLine.com With homes priced from the mid $200,000s to $500,000s, Bryson attracts residents within a variety of budgets and life stages. “Because of the excellent Leander Independent School District and future planned elementary school at Bryson, families are naturally attracted to Bryson,” Tucker says. “However, we also have a number of active seniors who enjoy being near their families in the area.” To cater to its vast resident population, from young kids to active seniors, Bryson offers a variety of amenities and attractions within its community. Currently, The Backyard at Bryson, a signature amenity center, is under construction and will include a resortstyle pool, open air pavilion with an entertainment galley, a splash pad, playscape, open lawn and fire pit. “We have a variety of amenities that cater to all, such as Tower Park, home to the Bryson Water Tower, The Overlook Park with sweeping views of the Hill Country, miles of trails and open space,” Tucker says. “Additionally, Bryson is one of the few communities with a Lifestyle Director who plans events at and away from Bryson for our residents, including cooking classes for kids and adults, Easter Egg hunts, wine and craft cocktail tastings, Lake

"Because of the excellent Leander Independent School District and future planned elementary school at Bryson, families are naturally attracted to Bryson." — Tommy Tucker, Crescent Communities

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Travis boating and more.” As Leander continues to grow and expand, Bryson’s close proximity to dozens of shops and restaurants, as well as excellent schools like the $100 million Tom Glenn High School, will continue to make it one of the most sought-after communities in the areas. “Bryson is strategically located off of the 183A tollway, so it is truly ‘close to it all,’” Tucker says. “We are less than two miles from the Red Line commuter train and HEB, and just minutes from incredible shopping and dining opportunities in 1890 Ranch and The Parke mixed-use developments. Because of our location on the tollway, our residents can easily travel to the northwest Austin and Domain employment centers.” Bryson’s various home styles and thoroughly planned footprint, coupled with its scenic views and sought-after location, makes it a versatile, all-inclusive community. “Bryson is a breathtaking community that has something for everyone,” Tucker says. For more information, visit www.liveatbryson.com. RL

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Office Culture The concept of office culture has become so cliché, it’s hard to even say what it means. For some companies, culture could mean having an onsite kegerator and ping-pong table. For others, it’s group yoga, meditation and hikes. John McClellan, owner of Supreme Lending McClellan Branch, couldn’t be more proud that the company has been named Best Places to Work several years in a row. But he doesn’t need someone else’s acknowledgement to know he manages a great group of people. He just looks at his employee retention numbers. The majority of staff have been with him for more than eight years. “We call ourselves The Tribe,” says McClellan. Team members have The Tribe tees and other “Tribe” swag. Natalie Penland, chief talent officer at Legacy Mutual Mortgage, spends her time on recruiting and brand management. So it’s literally her job to motivate people. “Motivation is one of the best ways to retain the best talent,” says Penland. “We organize lots of events, like family picnics and casino night.” Also, Legacy satellite offices recognize team members in their monthly marketing newsletter and provide incentives for meeting certain metrics. For those with a competitive spirit, throughout the year Penland organizes various competitions. Her goal is to create workplace bonding so that there’s always someone to turn to when in need of advice.

Support One true test of a good motivator is whether you can talk a coworker off the ledge (so to speak!). It’s easy to get down in an industry that’s all about landing the next deal. So it’s only natural that some people will have a harder time getting past a rough patch – whether it’s personal

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or professional. When in a rut, Busby suggests finding an inspirational speaker to lift your spirits. Today, that’s easier than ever. The Apple store is brimming with aspirational podcasts. And it doesn’t even have to be someone in the RE industry. Busby enjoys listening to Tim Ferriss, a professional speaker who specializes in identifying and overcoming your fears. “Here, everybody’s in the office all the time. So a few times a day I’ll make rounds. I’ll ask about goals and find out what’s going on,” says McClellan. One way to help someone do their work when their mind is elsewhere, is to show them how to get out of their head. “I try to remind people who we’re actually helping,” says McClellan.

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Be of Service Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us realize how lucky we are. But deadlines and goals can get in the way of acknowledging another’s suffering. So every year, Supreme Lending sales and support staff meet to create list of charities to sponsor each month. Everyone has a chance to throw out an idea. “We donate a portion of every closing,” says McClellan. “Checks can be anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000.” Penland’s team has supported charities in Austin and Round Rock, and most recently has helped with rescue efforts in Houston. “Showing people you care is one of our three core mottos,” says Penland. When it comes to motivating your team, the key is that there is not just one way to do it. Some people respond to competition while others just retreat from the pressure. Some people need a little hand holding while others want to feel like they’re in control. The best type of motivator is one who can partner with any personality type. And if there’s one that’s really stumping you, see it as an opportunity for some self-growth. RL

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Steve Guy, Legacy International’s senior vice president of sales, center, finds a perfect spot at the Yacht Club at Rough Hollow to enjoy the sweeping views of Lake Travis with Carrie Brewer and Cass Brewer. Other guests enjoyed the view on the water during a boat tour that was one of the highlights of Havana Nights, an evening Legacy International hosted to inspire potential homeowners to dream of The Rough Life.

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CJ Rogers, left, and Kendra Barger, right, both of StarPointe Realty, thank Myka Johnson of The Real Estate Business School of Salado for coming down to their new Cedar Park office for the company's grand opening celebration.

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Walter Duke, left, and Russ Monroe, right, both of CalAtlantic Homes, together with Lara Ingalsbe of Brookfield Residential, are eager to hear what Lloyd Vaughn of Meyeres Research has to tell them about the future of Williamson County Growth at the HBA Williamson County Chapter meeting. Download Photo: RL_080417_B.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com

TREC Chairperson Avis Wukasch and Cary Sylvester, both of Keller Williams Realty, meet at the WCREALTORS office to attend the TAR Regional Leadership Meeting. Download Photo: RL_091717_J.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com

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Philip Jalufka, Legacy International’s President and CEO, and his wife, Chris Jalufka of Highlands Realty, encourage guests to enjoy Cuban inspired mojitos, appetizers, Fedoras and cigars at Havana Nights. The evening was held to show how “it doesn’t get any better than this” at Rough Hollow.

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Robert Winterbottom of HomeCity Real Estate has this networking thing down! He trades the old fashioned name tag for a branded T-shirt that lets everyone know who he's with so that guests like Brian O'Halloran of Synergy1 Lending can spot him from across the room.

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Melissa Moore of EXP Realty and Pat Eitel of Keller Williams Realty learn the ins and outs of Texas Veteran Loans at the Envoy Mortgage Boot Camp for TX Vet Loans held in the ABoR Headquarters training room.

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Chat Wynne, regional director Legacy International, fills a pontoon for a sunset cruise, one of the perks guests enjoyed by attending Havana Nights, a party at Rough Hollow to showcase Lake Ridge and Westside Landing, the company’s newest approach to lakeside living.

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WCR Austin Ways & Means Chair Stacye Blake, Ellen Outlaw and Jackie Horton, both of Outlaw Realty, learn about personal branding at the WCR Austin monthly meeting held at Dave & Busters.

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AYREP Events Co-Chair Amy Keillor of Pure Gold Realty talks with Tami Lee of Servpro about the benefits of AYREP.

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Christine Pease and Jeff Walker, both of Berkshire Hathaway, attend the ABoR Forum on Branding with Professional Development.

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Upcoming Events & Education Networking & Other Events

Saturday, October 21 RJF Team KW: Poker & Bingo Round Rock Sports Center, 6:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20 WCREALTORS: Member Mixer WCREALTORS Office, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 28 RECA: Christmas in October Round Rock Sports Center, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20 HBA: Elected Officials Appreciation Night & BBQ Bash Phillips Event Center, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, September 22 City of Leander: Building Great Neighborhoods Workshop Leander City Hall, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 ABoR: Forum — Connecting REALTORS to the Community ABoR HQ, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursday, September 28 WCR Austin: Boots & Bling Hoedown The Springs Event Venue, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Monthly Association Meetings Tuesday, September 19 CTAMP: Monthly Meeting Great Hills Country Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 4 AMBA: Monthly Meeting Austin Country Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, October 19 WCR Austin: Monthly Meeting Dave & Busters, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, October 10 HBA: 2017 ATX Leaders Forum Phillips Event Center, 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday, October 12 WCREALTORS: 2017 WC Wild Ride WCREALTORS Office, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Real Estate News & Notes Realty Line Austin inks new partnership with Builders Update to deliver a more comprehensive REALTOR promotion program for builders Realty Line Austin and BuildersUpdate. com are excited to announce its recent partnership that will provide Austin area builders with a comprehensive REALTOR program. With Builders Update’s robust online new home inventory delivery system and Realty Line’s traditional print advertising, Builders will not only have the luxury of detailed reporting for their inventory listings, but also the powerful branding opportunities that come with traditional print advertising. Both companies target REALTORS, making it the most effective REALTOR promotion program available in the Austin market. Builders typically spend a great deal of money and time trying to woo consumers directly, but in fact, according to NAR, 64 percent of new home construction is sold with the help of a REALTOR®. “The reality,” said Gaul, “is that reaching agents using a tool like this is far more cost-effective for a builder because the agents are ready with a pre-qualified client. “Our key partnerships to this point have been with forward-thinking MLSs who want to provide new home information to their membership,” added Gaul. “Our recent partnership with RPR® expanded our reach to agents, and now this new partnership with Realty Line gives us the opportunity to provide our clients a branding medium that wasn’t offered before,” says Gaul. “Partnering with Builders Update is a huge opportunity for our builder clients,”

says Doren Carver, Realty Line publisher. For years, we have distributed our builder clients’ inventory through our weekly emails to REALTORS, but now we can expand on that service by offering links to Builders Update’s searchable online new home inventory and our clients will get the additional benefit of detailed reporting and direct lead generation,” he says. Builders who take part in the Realty Line/ Builders Update REALTOR Promotion Program will receive a 10 percent discount for both services for a limited time. To learn more, contact Doren Carver at doren@myrealtyline.com or Debbie Horridge at Debbie@ buildersupdate.com. About BuildersUpdate.com: BuildersUpdate.com was created as a web-based search engine to locate new home inventory, communities, to-be-builts, and coming soon communities that are geo targeted to the specific needs and desires of prospective homebuyers working through licensed REALTORS. Their patented technology is unique in many ways and solves the dilemma that has faced builders across the country wanting to gain visibility with agents eager to sell new homes. There is no cost to agents or to the MLS, and builders have a free option as well to upload their data to the system. Builders or MLSs interested in learning more about Builders Update should contact 512.901.9899 or info@buildersupdate. com. RL

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Trendmaker Homes debuts new models, new sections and a new entrance in the Reserve at Clear Lake City

Trendmaker Homes, the master developer and a builder at The Reserve at Clear Lake City, a master-planned community located in the thriving Clear Lake City area of Houston, announced today the grand opening of two new model homes in its 70-foot and 80-foot product offerings. In addition to these two new models, CalAtlantic Homes, Village Builder and Trendmaker Homes plan to open an additional seven new model homes later this year and into early 2018. The Reserve at Clear Lake City includes a total of 790 home sites in two distinct product lines including traditional single-family homes on 50-, 55-, 70- and 80-foot wide homesites, and Villa patio homes on low-maintenance homesites, all of which have new sections selling now. Homes range from 2,000 to more than 5,000 square feet. Among the seven new models are new plans from Trendmaker Homes. Two smaller contemporary models on 50-foot wide lots are currently under construction and are now being offered from the $320,000s. Additionally, CalAtlantic Homes is currently selling in new sections on 55foot homesites and Village Builders is currently selling in new sections on 70-foot homesites. “The Reserve is one of the first new home developments in the area in 20 years and it’s been well received,” said Will Holder, President of Trendmaker Homes. “The employment opportunities in Harris County, coupled with the nationally recognized Clear Creek Independent School District, are highly appealing to prospective buyers. Together with our builder partners, Village Builders and CalAtlantic Homes, we have sold 267 homes and closed on 182 homes across both single-family and Villa patio product lines.” The Reserve at Clear Lake City spans more than 372 lush acres of serene, open green spaces.

Residents enjoy full access to all the amenities offered throughout the master-planned community, including a pool, splash park, tennis courts, neighborhood parks and playgrounds within walking distance. Residents will also enjoy shopping at the new Clear Lake City Marketplace, a 260,000 square-foot retail center located near the neighborhood entrance, featuring a 100,000 square-foot HEB Grocery Store, PetSmart, Chase Bank, MOD Pizza and a host of other retail stores and services. “The opening of a new community entrance off of Space Center Boulevard and Sunrise Lake Drive now makes access to the community even easier and will reduce the commute time for residents accessing the Sam Houston Tollway to under five minutes,” said Holder. “New models, new sections and a new entrance now give homebuyers even more reasons to buy in The Reserve at Clear Lake City.” Situated east of the Gulf Freeway and south of the Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8), The Reserve provides quick access to both the coast and downtown Houston. The close proximity to downtown Houston, the Med Center and NASA is highly desirable by commuters, and residents will enjoy the nearby retail and entertainment offerings such as the Baybrook Mall, Kemah Boardwalk, the Johnson Space Center and Bay Oaks Country Club. Sales at The Reserve at Clear Lake City are currently underway. Model homes by CalAtlantic, Trendmaker Homes and Village Builders are available for touring seven days a week. For more information, please visit http://reserveclearlake. com. RL

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